Weight Milestones

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Typical Pattern

• Lowest body weight should occur by day 4-5, then start regaining 0.5-1.0 oz per day (4-7 oz per week) for the first 3-4 months of age 

• If there is greater than a 7-10% loss below birthweight, you should seek medical attention 

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Milestones

2 weeks

• Regain birth weight 

6 months

• Double birth weight 

12 months

• Triple birth weight